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What is the main difference between weather and climate?
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
- Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions (correct)
- Weather and climate are the same thing
- Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in urban areas, while climate refers to rural areas
- Weather refers to long-term conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions
What causes global air circulation and induces seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation?
What causes global air circulation and induces seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation?
- Uneven heating of the earth's surface by solar energy (correct)
- Changes in ocean currents
- Deforestation and urbanization
- Human activities disrupting the ozone layer
What is the rain shadow effect?
What is the rain shadow effect?
- An artificial effect created by human activities
- An increase in rainfall on the windward side of a mountain
- A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain due to the loss of moisture from the air mass as it descends (correct)
- A sudden change in weather patterns caused by volcanic eruptions
How many major types of each of the major biomes are there?
How many major types of each of the major biomes are there?
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What do oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes refer to?
What do oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes refer to?
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